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Jewell Loyd`s trade to the Aces reshapes WNBA dynamics, while other trades enhance team rosters ahead of the 2025 season.

Jewell Loyd`s trade from the Seattle Storm to the Las Vegas Aces marks a significant shift in the WNBA landscape. The three-team trade also involves Kelsey Plum moving to the Los Angeles Sparks, while the Storm secures the No. 2 pick in the upcoming draft. Loyd`s addition to the Aces, alongside stars like Chelsea Gray, A`ja Wilson, and Jackie Young, is expected to enhance the team`s competitiveness, although her supermax salary presents salary cap challenges.

In another notable trade, the Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury, and Dallas Wings executed a deal that sees Satou Sabally, Kalani Brown, and Sevgi Uzun heading to the Mercury. The Wings will receive Tyasha Harris from Phoenix, NaLyssa Smith, and the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Fever bolsters its roster with the acquisition of Sophie Cunningham and the No. 19 pick, enhancing their lineup alongside Kelsey Mitchell and newly signed Natasha Howard.

The 2025 WNBA season promises excitement with an expanded 44-game schedule for all 13 teams, including the new Golden State Valkyries. The season kicks off on May 16th and runs through September 11th, featuring the fifth-annual Commissioner`s Cup and the 21st annual All-Star Game at the Indiana Fever`s Gainbridge Fieldhouse. As the league prepares for February`s free agency, April`s draft, and ongoing CBA negotiations with the WNBPA, the potential return of a WNBA team to Detroit adds another layer of intrigue, backed by Pistons owner Tom Gores and influential local leaders.

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